Pope Benedict XVI celebrates a Mass to mark the World Day of Peace in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1. Ushering in the new year, Pope Benedict said attempts to weaken the traditional family inevitably undermine social harmony and world peace. (CNS photo/Dario Pignatelli, pool via Reuters) (Jan. 2, 2008) See POPE-NEWYEAR Jan. 2, 2008.
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